Joshwaggs

Has anyone used pns probio or prosnow?

Wow. This is old. Bump.

Does anyone use the app?

Paul, I agree with your assessment of the parasite situation in reef tanks. I don't bother "battling" it, either. If I introduce a new fish or I do something else that stresses my fish, I can safely presume that they will get a small outbreak of Ich. It has never been a big deal. It goes away on its own; but if it gets worse than I expect, the most I will do is add some selcon and garlic to their food, for a little boost. I have been in the hobby for a whooping 1 year. In that year I have learned that you can accept Darwinism, or you can spend money to postpone it; but Darwin will win. I think this hobby's industry is the biggest problem in that regard. All the videos and googles say, in order to keep a healthy reef tank you NEED this and you NEED that; but who is posting those videos and googles? (Hint: the people selling stuff: BRS, Saltwater Smarts, Two Little Fishies, etc) Not to mention, all those "needs" are simply overpriced things that are often developed for other hobbies and/or industry(s), repackaged and renamed, and then sold for 5 times what they normally cost (i.e. $20 PH/kH buffer aka: $2 baking soda). The kicker to the price thing is: there are people on other forums that defend those prices and reject any semblance of common sense; because by buying those over priced things, you are helping the hobby, which is false. Then you have the type of people who think that they are all knowing and are happy to bestow some of their knowledge and/or opinion (those words are interchangeable in this hobby). A good example of that type of person is seen in the "Tang Police." The ones that know how the fish feel and how it/they will die if you keep them in a tank smaller than the ocean. As someone new to all of this (prices, other hobbyists, equipment, etc.), it is very intimidating. When It comes to getting out of the hobby, I think it really just comes down to time, motivation, funds and the season. During the summer, many of us don't spend as much time looking at our tanks or working on them. So, if something happens with the tank, some aren't as enthusiastic about getting it back up. During the winter, it is the opposite.

I never thought of that. It makes sense. Thanks all.

The tank is fairly new; about 2 months. The coral was doing great in its last tank (a 29 gallon, 4months old, very weak leds, high nitrates). I got a bigger tank and the water is better, and the lights are a lot better. The rocks have a covering of old diatom that has hardened and turned dark brown. I cant figure out why it isnt doing as well in the new tank.

My purple slimer is going brown. I thought it was getting too much light. So, I moved it to the middle of the tank and in indirect light. Does anyone know if it getting brown is too much light, or too little. Polyps are acting normal. Growth is still going, but color is getting dull.

That is what i thought too; but i have no idea what that bubble thing is. Im letting it grow in case it is an egg sac.

I have two things i cant identify. One is a white growth on the dorsal fin of a clown. The other is a bubble like growth that has been doubling in size over the las couple weeks. Here are picture.

I have bought from them several times. The first time went fine, but after that it was a hassle. For example (I had the same problem with all of their orders, after the first one): I would order a fish and tell them I would pick it up. They would give a time frame, usually within a week if you order by Monday, of when I can pick up. When that day rolled around I would text them and ask if the order was ready, they would say no it will be there next week. I would text again the next week and they would say, one of the these things: "we brought back the wrong fish", "they are out of that fish," or "the shipment didn't come in." Then they would tell me, "but we can give you this fish for free and a discount on anything else in our tanks." To be fair, they really do give a big discount. Like free fish, very cheap coral (a coral that costs 150 on the website, but they give it to you for 25). The problem is, who wants to get some random fish that they didn't order, even if it is free. Coral is one thing, but you don't try to tell people, sorry we forgot about your order, but here is a large maroon clown (seriously something they offered). My last order with them was when I ordered a specific fish, when I picked it up, the room was dark and I couldn't see details on the fish. When I got it home I realized the fish was a completely different fish than what I ordered (it was a meaner and more territorial breed.) I don't order from them, now. I just ask what they have in their tanks. If they have something I want then I will pick it up. The bottom line is: they are nice, they care, but they are unorganized and are usually trying to get stuff out of their tanks so they can get new things in.

Both cards I used at brs were used fraudulently by someone else. It would have been nice to know about this earlier.

Rock. Ok, thanks guys.

It has covered all of the Rick that light touches.

Io just set this one up. It has been running for about a few weeks.

This fur like stuff has covered all of my rock. It is whiteish clear.